Nail Art: How-to

Get inspired with ELLE's nail art ideas and step-by-steps

With an extra long bank holiday just around the corner, why not take the time to try some nail art? Here ELLE shows you eight ideas sure to inspire manicure magic. Find your favourite and follow the steps to get the look at home...

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The look: This neon yellow, white and grey nail with a hint of sparkle is not only fun to do, but looks impressive too.

With an extra long bank holiday just around the corner, why not take the time to try some nail art? Here ELLE shows you eight ideas sure to inspire manicure magic. Find your favourite and follow the steps to get the look at home...

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The look: This neon yellow, white and grey nail with a hint of sparkle is not only fun to do, but looks impressive too.

The look: Super glitzy this is best used on one nail (we like it on the ring finger of each hand) then paint the rest of your nails a similar shade.You will need:Base coatNail polish, we used Bourjois 1 Seconde Nail Enamel in Bleu, £5.99 (out June in Boots and Superdrug)Flat-backed jewel beads, £2.30+VAT, from Creative Beadcraft Nails Inc Save the Nail 45 Second Topcoat, £6.95 (Boots.com)

How-to: Following your base coat, paint all your nails in a similar shade to the crystals you will be using, in this case we chose a blue Bourjois polish. Next dot on a small amount of topcoat, leave to dry for a few seconds then apply a crystal. Apply another dot of topcoat, leave to dry for a fe

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The look: Sporty neons with a matte finish, this is the perfect off-duty nail look.

How-to: This flocked finish comes loose in a pot that you dip your nails into. Follow your base with a coat of nail polish in a colour as near to that of your Velveteen Manicure. After you paint each nail with the polish leave to go tacky (around 10-15

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The look: This textured nail in the sugary-sweet colour-way looks and feels like hundreds and thousands.You will need:Base coatCiaté Caviar Manicure Set in Rainbow, £18

How-to: Following your base coat use the pink nail polish (that comes in the kit). Once the first coat is dry, apply a second coat. Before the second coat sets pour the beads out of the bottle and onto your nails. The kit comes with a tray and funnel, so you don't lose tons of beads every time you pour. Leave to dry, no top coat required.

The look: Pretty pearls on a pale green polish, these wouldn't look out of place if you're channelling the Prom Queen look seen at Louis Vuitton.You will need:Base coatNails polish, M&S Limited Collection Polish in Leaf, £3.50Topcoat,Ciaté Speed Coat, £11Swarovski flat back pearls, £2.20 +VAT, at Creative BeadcraftHow-to: Once your base coat is dry paint each nail with a coat of your green polish; once touch-dry follow with a second coat and leave to dry fully. Dot a little topcoat

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The look: Nail wraps are nothing new, but Nailease is the first brand to market textured nail wraps like this touchy-feely animal print.

How-to: All you need to do is select a size of wrap that fits your nail and peel away from its sheet. Place the nail sticker onto your clean nail then smooth down. Fold the excess under the edge of the nail and file off. Continue until all your nails are 'wrapped'.

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